When hailstorm season hits, many homeowners start to question the best methods for protecting their home from excessive damage. Everything from the roof installation to the decks, siding, and windows are vulnerable when the balls of ice fall, and unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do to prevent them from hitting your home. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t take precautions. Following these tips will help minimize the damage.

How to Protect a Home From Hail Damage

1. Maintain the Roof Installation

Since it’s the first line of defense against falling hail, you have to ensure that the roof installation is well maintained. Have it inspected regularly to check for signs of damaged or missing shingles. If any roof repairs are needed, use high quality, durable materials to make the structure even more resistant to damage.

2. Use Shutters

Hail can also chip or completely shatter windows as well, so contractors recommend installing shutters. When the storm is coming, head around the house and close all of the shutters to prevent the hail from coming into contact with the windows. If you don’t want to install storm shutters on the siding, purchase temporary ones that can be put up as the storm approaches.

3. Gutters & Drain Pipes

It’s not just the force of the hail hitting gutters and drain pipes that creates a problem. As the hail starts to melt, it can also cause problematic flooding. To avoid these issues, make sure the gutters have been cleared out of any leaves, dirt, or other debris, and check that the drain pipes are forcing the water away from the home safely.

 

By following these simple tips, you are putting your home in the best position to avoid excessive hail damage. However, if it does happen, contact Faver Roofing in Colorado Springs, CO. With more than 35 years of experience, their talented team specializes in maintaining and repairing roof installations across the area. They will perform inspections to ensure that the roof is prepared for hail season. Whenever damage does occur, this family-owned and operated business has the experience needed to quickly and reliably provide any needed repairs, backing their work with a five-year warranty. Schedule a free estimate by calling (719) 459-6271 or learn more online.